Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Working for less than the usual number of hours, often fewer than 40 hours a week.
Part-time
/pɑːtˈtʌɪm/Synonyms:
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Examples:
It belonged to Delia, the part-time extra maid.She decided to take a part-time course in the evenings.Many students work part-time while attending university.
Etymology:
The term part-time originated in the mid-20th century, deriving from the notion of part meaning a segment or portion, and time as the period of work.
Usage Statistics:
96 mentions per 1 million words 
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